FIFTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATUREHB 70/a

SECOND SESSION, 2026

February 15, 2026

Mr. President:

    Your RULES COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE

FOR HOUSE BILL 70

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 32, between lines 5 and 6, insert:

    "SECTION 18. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of Section 15 of this act is July 1, 2027.".

                               Respectfully submitted,

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                               Senator Katy Duhigg, Chair

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

          (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

                  Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 10 For 0 Against

Yes:     Berghmans, Block, Brantley, Duhigg, Gallegos, Jaramillo, López, Stefanics, Stewart, Townsend

No:      0

Excused: None

Absent:  None

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